Khartoum, Sudan — GPS Coordinates
15° 33' 6.4" N, 32° 31' 56.7" E
| Country | Sudan |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,974,647 |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located at 15.5518° N latitude and 32.5324° E longitude, Khartoum serves as the capital of Sudan and is situated at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers in the northeastern part of the country. This inland city is a significant cultural and economic hub within the region, influencing trade and politics in Sudan.
The provided coordinates can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins with others, or geotagging photos taken in Khartoum. Enter these coordinates in a GPS device or mapping software to navigate efficiently to this important city.
Geographic Facts About Khartoum
- Sunrise
- 05:35
- local time, 11 August
- Sunset
- 18:17
- local time, 11 August
- Day length
- 12h 42m
- 11 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Khartoum
- Antipode
- -15.551770, -147.467590
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Khartoum Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 15.551770, 32.532410
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 15°33'6.4"N 32°31'56.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 15°33.106'N 32°31.945'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36N 449861E 1719411N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sdz0kr17s
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7G7JHG2J+PX3
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:15.551770,32.532410
Distances from Khartoum
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khartoum North | 11 km | 7 mi | N (1°) |
| Omdurman | 12 km | 7 mi | NNW (330°) |
| Al Manāqil | 153 km | 95 mi | SSE (161°) |
| Wad Medani | 166 km | 103 mi | SE (140°) |
| Sennar | 247 km | 153 mi | SSE (153°) |
| Rabak | 265 km | 164 mi | S (175°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Khartoum?
Khartoum is located at 15.5518° N, 32.5324° E. To read these coordinates, the first number represents latitude (north-south position), and the second number denotes longitude (east-west position).
Which time zone is Khartoum in and what is its UTC offset?
Khartoum operates in the Africa/Khartoum time zone, which is UTC +2 hours. This means that it is two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the GPS coordinates of Khartoum in a navigation app?
To use the coordinates, simply enter '15.5518, 32.5324' into your preferred maps app or GPS device. This will help you locate Khartoum and plan your route accordingly.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.